THE CONTRARIAN PRESS

  • Why Monthly Salaries Make Absolutely No Sense (and How We’ve All Been Tricked)

    Let’s talk about the greatest scam after self-help books and overpriced gym memberships: the monthly salary. You see, in most economic transactions, you pay for what you use. You pay for your groceries when you eat them. You pay your therapist per hour (and per emotional breakdown). You even pay your ride-share driver per trip.…

  • Why Self-Help Books Are a Scam

    Ever notice how self-help books are like potato chips? You can’t stop at just one. And no matter how many you consume, you’re still left feeling hungry, salty, and mildly ashamed. The self-help industry is the modern-day snake oil business — selling you on the idea that your life is one seminar, one 5 AM…

  • Happiness Is a Modern Delusion: Why the Pursuit of Happiness Is Making Us Miserable

    “The pursuit of happiness” — the sacred cow of Western ideology — has become the millstone around our necks. The problem isn’t the desire for happiness itself. It’s the delusional expectation that happiness is a permanent state, a goal to be achieved and maintained indefinitely, like abs after a juice cleanse. The Myth of Permanent…

  • Charity Is Selfish: Why Giving Is Just Ego in Disguise

    “Charity is no substitute for justice withheld.” — St. Augustine We like to think charity is sacred — the final refuge of compassion in a cold, capitalist world. But what if it’s just self-interest dressed in sanctimony? Charity, in most of its modern forms, is not altruism. It’s image management. It lets people feel morally…

  • Meritocracy is a Fallacy: Why Hard Work is Idiocy

    We’ve all been sold the same shiny lie: “If you work hard, you’ll succeed.” Ah, the core belief of meritocracy. The idea that life is a fair race where everyone starts at the same line, armed with nothing but grit, determination, and maybe a motivational TED Talk. But let’s take a closer look – does…

  • Comparison is NOT the thief of Joy

    We’ve all heard the saying, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Well, I’m here to tell you that’s just not true. In fact, comparing yourself to others might actually be one of the best ways to fuel your joy — if you do it right. Think about it: comparing yourself to others is how you…

  • Cats are better than Dogs

    cats > dogs is there even an argument for this? thanks

  • College is overrated af

    College is overrated and having a degree does not mean you are more successful or better than those who do not have one. Don’t get me wrong (please do), I’m not suggesting that all universities are just glorified diploma dispensaries. But let’s face it, in the real world, your ability to master a Netflix binge…

  • Pineapple on Pizza: Because Tradition Isn’t Always a Recipe for Perfection

    The post from ‘The Contrarian Press’ defends the controversial combination of pineapple on pizza, presenting it as a bold choice against culinary conformity. It acknowledges the purist view that considers this topping unnatural but argues that unexpected flavor pairings can create delightful experiences. The author emphasizes that pineapple on pizza symbolizes a defiance against traditional…